About the role
Job Description
Activision is looking for talented and innovative students to join our teams for summer 2027. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We provide the tools and resources you need to learn. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team you are contributing to.
All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally, all interns will be provided with a living stipend to subsidize housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
Program Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program and graduating December 2027 – June 2028.
- Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in mid-May or mid-June.
- Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US.
- Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts.
- Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner.
- Works well with others and contributes to team tasks.
- Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities.
- Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively.
- A passion for significantly impacting game development.
- Applicants must apply with a resume.
Internship Opportunities
Audio Engineering Internship
Work with the audio team to develop the systems and tools that bring gameplay to life. In this role, you’ll help create responsive game audio experiences and support content creators in shaping them.
- Requirements:
- Proficient in a programming language, preferably C++.
- Interest in audio, music or audio technology.
- Proven game programming experience with audio is a plus (personal or professional).
- Familiarity with audio middleware such as Wwise or FMOD is helpful, but not required.
- Hosting Locations: Treyarch (Playa Vista, CA)
Gameplay Engineering Internship
Partner across teams developing gameplay and features for our games. You will be working on a shipping title, with a mentor, on a team managing multiple projects against competing deadlines. This role will focus on implementing new features or mechanics into a shipping title.
- Requirements:
- Proficient in a programming language, preferably C++.
- Knowledge of mathematics for 3D graphics, particularly linear algebra.
- An eagerness to collaborate and innovate on game side code.
- Proven game programming experience a plus (personal or professional).
- Hosting Locations: Raven Software (Middleton, WI)
Physics Engineering Internship
Be a part of a world class physics engineering team where you’ll work with a multinational group of developers to achieve a standalone feature for Call of Duty runtime. This role will directly impact how players experience Call of Duty.
- Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in C++.
- Strong knowledge of 3D Math/Linear Algebra.
- An eagerness to collaborate and innovate on collision geometry, simulation and query.
- Knowledge of kinematics and physical behavior simulation.
- Proven game programming experience a plus (personal or professional).
- Hosting Locations: Infinity Ward (Woodland Hills, CA)
Online & UI Technology Engineering Intern
Work with both the Online and UI Technology teams to help build and support player-facing experiences across our games. This role focuses on the intersection of user experience and online systems, acting as a bridge between game clients, backend services, and the interfaces through which players interact with game features.
- Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in C++.
- Passion for game development and creating engaging player experiences.
- Understanding of client/server architecture and networking fundamentals.
- Familiarity with multiplayer game systems and distributed system concepts.
- Interest in UI development, usability principles, and player-centered design.
- Ability to learn and work with both front-end game systems and backend service integrations.
- Eagerness to collaborate with engineers across gameplay, UI, and online technology disciplines.
- Hosting Locations: Treyarch (Playa Vista, CA)
UI Engineering Intern
UI Engineers focus on one part of the framework within the game engine that the UI will be built upon, and one part the active User Interface our players will see in game. We work on both the underlying code systems that make it work, and all the shiny buttons and menus you interact with!
- Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in C++.
- An eagerness to collaborate and innovate on game side code.
- A passion for creating something brand new.
- Familiarity with UI fundamentals and practices.
- Experiences with UI Editors is a plus.
- Hosting Locations: Raven Software (Middleton, WI)
Our World
At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Rewards
Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance.
- 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching.
- Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave.
- Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others.
- Relocation assistance if the Company requires you to move geographic locations.
Compensation:
- The standard base pay range for this role in the U.S. is $20.00 - $50.00 hourly. Offer will be based on factors including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Employees may be eligible for incentive compensation, which is not guaranteed.